S.S. UGANDA Cruise Personal Log, Eighth Day

Not much to note except that I mention a boy by name: Chris Tucker.  Who?!  The African-American actor wasn’t even born until the following year.  I didn’t know any boys when I joined the ship.  We barely mixed outside our school circle during the day so I...

S.S. UGANDA Cruise Personal Log, Fifth Day

First notable thing: the honeymoon period is over.  I no longer like the food, I complain about lessons, and don’t even attempt P.E.  The loudspeaker bell annoys me, I don’t enjoy the film, I just want to go to the dance.  And lo!  A stereotypical teenager...